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C2 OMB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,932 mi
Last recorded191,932 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 191,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear SILL CORROADED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 191,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 188,198 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 188,198 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 183,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 183,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 168,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 160,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 151,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 151,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,655 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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C2 OMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 OMB registered?

C2 OMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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